We call on the Biden administration to cease CFIs in CBP custody and instead ensure that asylum seekers are given full and fair access to the U.S. asylum system.
Biden Administration ‘Putting Border Politics ahead of the Safety of Refugees’ With New Restrictions on Asylum
The Biden administration’s new rule formalizes restrictions on asylum access and puts border politics ahead of the safety of refugees.
Re-Parole Process for Afghans ‘A Necessary but Temporary Solution’
Afghans need an accessible and efficient process so that they can continue to work, attend schools, and contribute to American communities.
Refugees International and Encuentros SJS Call for Immediate Action to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe on Chile-Peru Border
Authorities of Chile and Peru must immediately provide protection and lasting security to people trapped in the borderland.
Refugees International Welcomes Increased Resettlement from the Americas, Condemns Further Restrictions on Asylum
The Biden administration and Congress must work together to expand pathways for forcibly displaced people in the Americas.
Recommendations for the Shelter and Services Program: Making Possible Sustainable, Orderly, and Safe Reception at the US-Mexico Border
Shelter and Services Programs can become a key tool in a larger toolbox of humane policies that support the reception of asylum seekers.
118th Congress: Humanitarian Engagement for Displaced Populations
As the 118th Congress begins in earnest, Refugees International will be looking to Members of Congress to advance protection for displaced people globally.
A Legal Win for Access to Asylum in the United States: Q&A with Yael Schacher
We spoke with Yael Schacher about a successful argument she made to challenge the Remain in Mexico program in a California federal court.
Expansions to Central American Minors Program a Welcome Step, More Must Be Done
A federal notice announced expansions to the CAM program for parents and legal guardians from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Nuestra Tele Noticias 24: Rachel Schmidtke Habla Sobre la Tragedia en Ciudad Juárez, México
Avanzan investigaciones por el incendio en un centro de detención para migrantes en Ciudad Juárez.